| Yorkshire is a enticing county with open moors, | | | | wildlife. Admission is free, but facilities might close |
| dales and mountainous landscapes divided by | | | | in bad weather. |
| valleys and ancient cities. York is the region's | | | | Forget one-custom systems, extortionate parking |
| capital, in Roman times second only in reputation | | | | charges and tedious traffic jams! Head for Monks |
| to London and is still very much the heart of | | | | Cross Shopping Park or Clifton Moor Retail Park, |
| Yorkshire. It has survived the Romans, the | | | | both easily accessible from the A1237 York Outer |
| Saxons and the Normans and carries legions | | | | Ring Road. All major High Street stores are |
| mysteries and secrets in its walls and tunnels. | | | | represented there, including Marks & Spencer, |
| Fairfax House in Castlegate, York is the first-string | | | | Boots, Monsoon, Clarks, Top Shop, New Look, |
| Georgian city House in England. Bought in 1760 as | | | | Next, River Island, W H Smith, BHS, PC World, |
| a dowry for Anne Fairfax, the only surviving child | | | | Dunelm Mill, Wilkinson's, Wickes, Tesco's, Matalan, |
| of Viscount Fairfax, the family turned to York's | | | | Roseby's, Pets at Home and Argos. There are |
| most distinguished architect - John Carr - to | | | | also myriads restaurants, cafes, recreation |
| create the interior. To complement the interior | | | | complexes and fitness centres to select from. |
| design, superb examples of paintings, silver and | | | | Thousands of free parking bays and late night |
| glass are distributed the whole time the house and | | | | shopping will help to make a trip to Monks Cross |
| period displays are arranged in the dinner room | | | | or Clifton Moor a jesting and fruitful experience |
| and kitchen. The ensue is a successful blend of | | | | for the whole family. |
| classic style and conservation, to be enjoyed by | | | | Take a trip back in time with the North Yorkshire |
| everyone keen on British estate. | | | | Moors Railway by seeing the bewitching places of |
| The Whitby Pavilion is Whitby's largest theatre | | | | Whitby, Goathland and Pickering. Experience the |
| and function venue and suggests year round | | | | thrill of jam-packed size engines steaming across |
| amusement from stage demonstrates, dances, | | | | glorious moorland. Don't miss the Steam Gala |
| concerts, festivals and children's events to | | | | from 26th - 28th September with legions visiting |
| exhibitions. Please telephone 01947 604855 for | | | | locomotives, freight trains and local shuttles or the |
| further details on performances and events. While | | | | annual wartime re-enactment from 10th - 12th |
| in Whitby, drop by the Whitby Wizard Science | | | | October including street parades, entertainers, air |
| middle and enjoy 100 experiments and a specialist | | | | raids and much, much more. Tickets may be |
| science gift shop. If it's outdoor entertainment | | | | booked in advance by contacting Customer |
| you're after, a trip to Brimham Rocks near | | | | Services on 01751 472508 Monday to Friday. |
| Harrogate might be just what you're looking for. | | | | York is the perfect blend of ancient and new. It is |
| Appreciate views over Nidderdale from a vantage | | | | a safe hole for pensioners, a foolery municipality |
| point of nearly 300m. Fantastic rock formations | | | | for students, a fascinating trip for historians and a |
| of millstone grit, carved out over thousands of | | | | paradise for shoppers. |
| years by the actions of the weather, are rich in | | | | |